"A shock for the eyes and the soul" Top 5 Page for this destination Mont Saint Michel by vinc_bilb

Mont Saint Michel Travel Guide: 312 reviews and 834 photos

FRANCE FAR WEST SUMMER VACATIONS - step 3

After The chateau of Chenonceau and 3 hours by Car, we arrived in Normandy, slept in Avranches one night as we wanted to be ready early the morning for "attacking" the famous Mont Saint Michel.
We've neither been there before, even if we had some ideas,...

Oh my gosh, it was a shock for me, similar to what I felt in Petra (Jordan)!

See and feel-it

View on the bay

>>> Personnal rating: 5/5

There is a spiritual dimension, an hypnotic call, an echo, a signature of the Faith concentrated during more than 1300 years, which resound in me.

See it, feel it, if you can. (my wish)

The "Wonder of the West"?

The abbey and Saint Michel

"Wonder of the West", the Mont-Saint-Michel stands an isolated tidal rock in the middle of of an immense bay invaded by the highest tides in Europe. It welcomes nearly three and a half million people every year (the second rank in France, after Paris)

The Mont Saint Michel is a small medieval village, with the amazing abbey dedicated to the Archangel Michael on the top.

Pros and Cons

Pros:One of the world's wonders
Cons:Crowded, not enough time

Last visit to Mont Saint Michel: Aug 2009
Intro Updated Sep 9, 2009
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Reviews (12)

Some secrets Off The Beaten Path (1)

Find some secrets: 1/ The prison The Mont resisted all the English assaults during the hundred years war but was, as... more travel advice

3. the Abbey of Mont Saint - the Marvel Things to Do (5)

A unique plan The abbey is a unique monument, built on 3 floors, constrained by the pyramidal shape of the rock. The... more travel advice

Steps, steps, ... 900 up to the Abbey - Mont Saint Michel

2. The Parish church Things to Do (5)

The Parish Church, consecrated to St Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen, is a small edifice from the 15th and 16th... more travel advice

A fortress, to protect the Abbey - Mont Saint Michel

1. Visit The medieval village itself Things to Do (5)

Rates: free Overview: At the entrance of this medieval town is the ancient Burgher’s Guardroom now the Tourist Office.... more travel advice

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Comments (9)

Maryimelda Apr 22, 2011 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

This is a great page. You have given us info that I for one, have not seen before. Very helpful, thank you.
BruceDunning Oct 6, 2010 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

I have seen the pictures of this wonder a lot on TV, but being there must be awe inspiring. YOu did a nice job of presenting the monument
Maheen_619 Jan 18, 2010 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

pics are taken....very nicely!!!
balhannah Dec 14, 2009 at 3:18 AM Report Abuse

Wow, it certainly gets very crowded here! Must say, I can understand why, it is so old and impressive, it is a must visit in France!
rachesuiphilippines Dec 2, 2009 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

Truly a magnificient site--Mont St. Michel...wow! I love the pics of castles you posted too. More happy travels,
tiabunna Dec 1, 2009 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

Ah yes, MSM really is a very impressive place, Vince. I enjoyed reliving our visit there (some years ago) through your pages.
icunme Sep 23, 2009 at 3:00 AM Report Abuse

Your pages are so sweet - I will see them all - then, come back looking for updates.<(•¿•)> Beach photo is great! Ciao, Carol
KiKitC Sep 15, 2009 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Thank you so much for such an interesting tour. I am simply amazed at its beauty. Definetly need to see this in my lifetime.
Maurizioago Sep 15, 2009 at 2:30 AM Report Abuse

Good page. I hope to visit this place one day. Ciao!